Old World Portraits
George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney
Martin Maingaud
This dignified 18th-century portrait captures the 1st Earl of Orkney in full military regalia, complete with gleaming armor and a marshal's baton.
John Dalrymple, 2nd Earl of Stair
Unknown Artist
1700 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dignified 18th-century military portrait of the Earl of Stair in gleaming plate armor.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence with warm, lived-in color — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
This formal portrait depicts John Dalrymple, 2nd Earl of Stair, a prominent Scottish general and diplomat of the early 18th century. Clad in expertly rendered plate armor with a vibrant green sash, the subject exudes authority and poise, set against a dramatic, moody landscape and a distant battle scene that hints at his military legacy.
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